Caltrans Statewide Small Business Council

Reports

Office of Business & Economic Opportunity

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Office of Business & Economic Opportunity (OBEO) is dedicated to increasing the participation of Small Business (SB), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) firms in both Federal and State contracting and procurement.

The OBEO ensures non-discrimination in the execution of contracts and promotes positive external customer relations.

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program (DBE)

Federal Program

Caltrans is committed to an overall Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 12.5 percent on its federal-funded projects based upon a race-neutral and race-conscious methodology. To learn more about how the DBE goal was established and how to obtain DBE Certification, click on the links below:

Caltrans has posted a Request for Proposal for a consultant to conduct an Availability and Disparity Study to identify minority- and women-owned businesses who are ready, willing, and able to participate in the public highway transportation contracting industry and determine whether disparity exists in the utilization of those firms. This is a one-year project estimated at $1.2 million. A pre-proposal teleconference will be held on Monday, April 27, 2015, at 10:30 a.m.; and, proposals are due on Monday, May 18, 2015. For details, please click here to download a copy of the solicitation package.

DBE Supportive Services Contracts

On April 13, 2015 the Disadvantage Business Enterprise Supportive Services (DBE/SS) contract is currently advertising on Bidsync . Hover over the hyperlink provided control click where the advertisement is posted. Please refer to RFP # 88A0102 to download the RFP bid packet. To receive updated information, OBEO is currently posting updates regarding the pre bid teleconference on Twitter at #CaltransOBEO. Please go to our Facebook page for additional information regarding the RFP.

Small Business (SB)
Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise (DVBE)

State Programs

Caltrans is committed to increasing the economic opportunity and development of Small Business (SB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) within the State of California. Caltrans is committed to an SB participation goal of 25% and DVBE goal of 5% on State funded contracts and procurement opportunities.

Caltrans is actively pursuing SB/DVBE and DBE business participation in all projects and procurement opportunities and has developed a comprehensive small business and disadvantaged business infrastructure with representatives in the twelve Caltrans districts. Please view the attachment below for the Small Business Liaison in your area.